1979 SRV 207 Makeover Thread

390x said:
1. If you want the boat to shine like new, buff it with Presta Super Cut with a wool pad.

2. The rubber wheels (erasers) work for getting stripes off, but on the big ones, they can burn the gel. Once that happens there's no fixing it. I use a heat gun with a scraper. The heat gun will heat up the tape fast, and if you get the rhythm right, you can literally peel the tape as fast as you can push the scraper.

3. Put bootstripes back on. Make it look like it's supposed to look (my opinion). Also, the stripes serve a purpose, the long, unbroken lines make a boat look longer.

A classic in as good of shape as yours is, will be more impressive looking like it did when it left the factory, not like an "updated" version.

You're doing great work! Where'd you find a gem that age with so few hours?
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Thanks for the tips. I'll look into the Presta Super Cut. I got the boat off Craigslist near Minneapolis. The guy I got it from picked it up last year from his neighbor who was 85 years old and had owned it since new. He was an engineer for Sea Ray in the engine department and when he retired Sea Ray gave him a brand new engine and he put it in the boat. Since then it has only logged a 100 hours. Boat was always in the boat house, so the interior is in great shape and the floor is solid.

Nik
 
You have done some great work!

I use Cetol on my teak work. A light sanding before and if you wish you can use the chemical brighteners- I didn't, but to each his own. After 3 coats of cetol with a light sanding in between they look great and are very durable. Yearly maintenance is another light sanding and another coat of cetol and that is it.
Keep up the great work.
 
Has anyone tried what West Systems suggest for doing the wood? Put several layers of epoxy with the 207 hardener on bare wood. Then put a couple of coats of Cetol or others. Their reasoning is that wood moves and by putting the epoxy down first, it bonds with the wood. Their stuff has some UV protection, but not enough that is the reason for the additional coats of varnish. http://www.westsystem.com/ss/varnish-over-epoxy/
 
It doesn't really matter what you put on it, wood is not steel or fiberglass, and nothing will stay on it forever. I have a friend with a 47' Chris Craft, and he did the west system, and he's come up with all kinds of creative ways to keep the epoxy/varnish/etc. on his trim, and it still requires maintenance every year. he even went so far as to take off all stanchions and cleats and put either a strip of white oak, or cork under all of them so that the heat from the metal won't mess up the epoxy. That works pretty well, but you still can't keep 100% of the moisture out.....
 
Pyrojodge said:
Nick ask and you shall receive...

http://clubsearay.com/showthread.php/48611-How-to-Varnish-Teak-the-AFTICA-way!!!
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Hey Jason,

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Nik
 
Aaah crap... brain fart... I'll send it to you tonight in a PM... since you don't have a paid subscription you cant see into club level... sorry Nick...

You know for the 25 bucks you do get a lot of good stuff. More storage and no advertisements... but do what you like... I'll get it to you either way...
 
Got your PM Jason, thx! Looking forward to getting started on it. Good project for the winter months. :thumbsup:

Nik
 
quick question not sure but is that the right trailer for that boat? looks a bit small? is it a 22ft boat? seems like it should be a tandem trailer if so!

Excited to see this thing complete!
 
PantyDropper said:
quick question not sure but is that the right trailer for that boat? looks a bit small? is it a 22ft boat? seems like it should be a tandem trailer if so!

Excited to see this thing complete!
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It is the original trailer that came with the boat from the dealer. I was surprised it wasn't a tandem axle but the wheels are 15" and the tires are 225/75/15's and it seems to handle the boat fine and tows really well. 70 mph for 8 hours without any troubles.

Nik
 
BTW, does anyone know where I can find a port side front windshield for this boat? The previous owner replaced it with a piece of plexiglass. I'd really like to replace it with an original glass one.

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Nik
 
That looks like a Taylor Made windshield. I would contact them, the glass color they use is a little unique. A flat glass request is far, FAR easier than curved glass....
 
Pyrojodge said:
Try a heat gun on the decals... just take your time and becareful to not get it to hot... I also used a good "ice" scraper since the plastic won't hurt the boat...
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My husband is a sign maker and we use a hairdryer since it doesn't get as hot a heat gun but still does the trick.
 
Hey Nik,
Put the line back on it otherwise you will never match the faded area with the gelcoat under the decal. Great job on the clean up so far. OldSkool is 20 foot and weighs 2800 dry. I have a single axle running 15 inch rim also. Never had a worry with the trailer but did have the Carlisle tires blow out due to age. Pulled it down from Wisc then used it three seasons before the tires went. You should be abale to get a local glass company to fit new glass into your windshield.
 
Got a new tool today. Decided to start on the swim platforms. The Dremel really works well.

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Nik
 
Lookin good Nik... Gotta love working with a cold beer in the back ground... It really is amazing how nice it comes out to be after a little sanding isn't it?

Oh look at the home page... they made my teak write up into an article...
 
Pyrojodge said:
Lookin good Nik... Gotta love working with a cold beer in the back ground... It really is amazing how nice it comes out to be after a little sanding isn't it?

Oh look at the home page... they made my teak write up into an article...
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You bet. Can't do a good job with out a good beer. :grin: Spent a little more time on it today.

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Very excited about how this is going to look in the end.

Nik
 
Just ordered some of this for the teak. On recommendation of Jason! :thumbsup:

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Also ordered the front portside windshield off of this parts boat from Lanier Marine Liquidators, inc. in Georgia. Hope it gets to me in one piece.

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Nik
 
You won't be sorry... you're doing a great job so far... be sure to keep some of the teak dust if you have any holes or cracks to fill... nice score on the window...
 
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